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SG G10 DUCA DAO TAO KY THT YAO LO? 10 CHUYEN ANI (DE hi pes e606 rang) NAM 2018-2019 ‘Ta ian Kim bi: 120 pit hn ha an pit SECTION I: LISTENING (8.0 points) (You will ear twice for exch part) Part 1. You will hear a man, David, being interviewed about his life ns a professional footballer, foreach question, put a tek inthe correct box, 1. How long has David been a professional fotbal play? ‘A, One match B. Two years four years 2, What isin a normal day for David? ‘A. Fitness training and tactics. BB. fitnes traning and full match, C. Fitness, taining tactes and a fll match, ‘3. What do the team not watch vidoos about? A. The opposition. B. Warming up. ©, Their own performance, 4 What does David sey about the dit ofa footballer? A itis often unpleasant and bad, B.Itbas lots of ice, meat and past, . Footballers have to be earful about what they st, 8, What stro about David's free time? ‘A. He spends most of his fee time with his frends 1. He has very lite free time, except inthe summer. . He usually does not manage to se his family 6, What does Davi say about his future ambitions? ‘A He firstly wan to secure a regular place inthe tears. BB He wants to play fora European eam in the next two years. (C-He never thinks about playing in the World Cup. Part2. You will hear a woman talking on the radio about fours of historic houses inthe south of England, for each question, fill nthe missing information in the numbered space. HISTORIC TOURS South Elmbara House. Built: o century by the bishops of Norwich Improved: 16th czntury by a group of rich (8) Features: many old, valvable, val paitings Remains ofa small Norman (9) Tours: Including a walk 2 pim £ 12.tea/ coffee, meal bookable. Hanghley Hall Buit 149 century outside ruined castle Improved 184 century. Features: Once owned by (10) 1, curently owned by a Lord, Secret (11) in the walls Two tunnels now closed Tours 11.30 or2 pa £ with traditions (12) £12 with tea. Group 1 weleome. Bedfield House Built: a, century bythe char, Improved: Mid 15° century. Features ‘Signe that protec against witcher are on (14) and surfaces. Gardens are joins by (15) Tous: 10.30.am or 2.30 pm, £13.50 with tea/coffee and cakes. Groups welcome. SECTION Il: LEXICO - GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points -0.15/ each). Choose the best answer. 16.1m expecting to have this book, soon this yea. ‘A. published 2B, publishing Coto publish D. publish 1, ‘your advice, Iwas able to avoid lots of trouble on my tip abroad, ‘A. Thanks to B. Despite C.Eventhough Dz Instead of 18, We have a party tonight and Daisy is woried sbout A.whatto weer ——-Bawhich wearing C.thatshe wears, these wearing 19. Asamile, newcomers party at the end ofthe first month of ther stay A. waseld B hold C-have held D. will bold 20. The most interesting fins {or the festival wil be shown next week A. are chosen Behaving chosen C. chosen . being chosen 21. However. about the results, the children stil talk mertly. ‘A. disappointed are they B. disappointing they are . disappointment D. disappointed they re 22. Achild to talk doesnot lear by being corrected all the time A. learned B.looens teaming Dito team, 23, Some businesses use famous exetoon, to advertise her products. “A. person B. people . characters D. samples 24, The frst thing you should do when you lose your bank card isto call your bank and ask them to close your, ‘A account B. house loan D. debt 25,"Oh no! Tean'tfind my eredit ead!” a ‘A. Thank you for leting me know B.Don’t worry. They will be back very soon .Itisanice surprise, You should be glad about it D. Chillout. Try to remember when you lst use it 26,~“What would you ike to drink?“ —* ’ A. Yes, please B. Milk, please GNo, thanks D.oK 27. The number of cas onthe toads increasing, so we need fo bulld more roa, Als 1B. was Cnere Dare 28.__ tho clas sizes our schoo!'s immediate aim, “A Reduces B.Reduce . Reducing D. Reduced 29. He. being given a receipt forthe bill he had paid, Avaiked io B, demanded . insisted on D. required 30. Some, actions have been taken to help protect wife at this national pack. A. survival B. disposal €. postal D. remedial 31. The demand for energy is more rapidly than ever. Avexported BB. docreased orssing Da increasing 32, His performatice was the audience was delighted, ‘A. unmarked 1 faulless| C.worthless D. imperect 133. But why did the police suspect you? It just does not make tome. Area, Bright C.sease Datu 34. Inthe end 1 the form in disgust, and threw it anay. A. filled in B. worked out Crore up D. puto 38. His company, him witha car and samples of thei products A. gives B. supplies Crepes D. places Part2: Questions from 36 to 45. 2 points ~0.2/ each) Use the correct form ofthe word ia brackets to complete the following sentences. 36, These high-heeled shoes are {for such rough terrain, sur 37, Colds are caused by viruses, so inthe ‘of virus, you canteatch acold. ABSENT 238, You're too young. Tai film is, {or children your ege. “APEROPRIA 39, now think that we may have viruses in our bodes already. SCIENCE 49. In cold weather, for example, blood vessels inthe nose get smaller fo stop hest escaping. FORTUNATL ss this alo allows the cold virus to atak the nose or throat more easily. 4. Victoria Falls in Affcais one of the mast. Sighs inthe world sprcracts A. Msalso a ‘place for watersports. (CREDIBLE, 48. We noed you to provide an accurate... ofthe situation. DESCRIBE “44, On aval is tho nose that makes the restest IMPRESS 45. The Tandseape is also well wortha visit SURROUND art 3: Questions from 46 to $0.(1 point -0.2/ each) Each ofthe following sentences has an error. Find the errors and correct them. 46, Hung relly wishes that he ean take parti the game 47. They're going to get their house decorate forthe May Day. 48, Iused to sitaext aman who name is Almed. 49.14 rater typing this letter than wet it because it's faster. 50, He drives to fast dat no one likes to ride with him. Part : Questions from 51 to 551 point -0.2/ each) lin ench ofthe seatences with correct prepositions. 1. Is about time you told him the trtht 152, The soccer player was ejected because he had done something that was against the rules. ‘5. Being a auseis hard work, especially if you're on ell al the time. ‘54. You'll have to werk very hard if you want oeatch up withthe rest of your classmates '55. came across my los erring waile wes sweeping in the floor. ‘SECTION III: READING (60 points) Part 1, Questions 56~65 (2 points -0.2/ each) [Read the passage below and choose the best answer fo each question. “The Gist question we might ask ist What can you lean in college that will help you in being an ‘employee? The schools teach 2 (86) ‘many things of value othe future accountant, doctor orclestrician, Do they also teach anything of valve fo the future employee? Yes, they teach the one ‘hing that tis peshaps most valuable forthe Foture employee to know. But very few students bother en it This basi isthe skill ability co organize and express ideas in writing and in speaking. Tis means tat your success a an employee will depend on your ability to comsmunicale, ‘with people and to (88) ‘your own thoughts and ideas to them so they will (5%), understand wht you ae diving stand be persuaded ‘Of course, skil in expression is not enough (60) ‘ay inthe first place. The effetivenes of your job depends (1) itself You must have something to your ability make other people understand your work es they do on te quality of the work itself. ‘Expressing one's thoughts is ene ski thatthe school can (62), teach, The foundations for skill in expression have to be (63)___early: an interes in and an ear (64) Tanguage; experience in organizing ideas and data, in bushing aside te inelevant, and above: habit of verbal expression. Ifyou do not lay these foundations (65) ‘may never have an opportunity agin. ihe {your school years, you 56. A. large B. great Car D.lots 57. A. teaming Bato learn with learning 58. AL interpret B. give out transfer 59. A. boil. Bot Caswell 60. A.on B. for Cty 61. A.onmost B. moston €. much on 2. A.quite B. hardly Cinly cae B.baid Chain 64. A.by Bin Cf 65. A. during Bol for Part2. Questions 66~75 (2.0 points -0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question In 1826, a Frenchman named Niépce needed pictues fr his business. He was not a good ats, soe invented avery simple eamere. He put tina window of his house and took a picture of ‘his yard. That was the Sst photograph, The next important date inthe history of photography was 1837. That year, Daguere, another Frenchman, took a pictur of his studio. He used a new kind of camera and a diferent peocess. In is pictures, you could see everything clearly, even the smallest details, This kind of photograph was called a daguerreotype. ‘Seon, other people began to use Daguete’s process. Travelers brought back daguerreotypes from al around the world. People photographed famous buildings, ets, and mountains ‘In about 1840, the process was improved. Then photographers coud take pictures of people and moving things. The process was not simple and photographers had to camry lots of film and processing equipment. However, this did not top photographers, especially in the United States. ‘Aller 1840, daguerreotype artists were popula in most ites. “Matthew Brady was one well-known American photographer. Hie took many portaits of famous people. The portraits were unusual because they were lifelike and fll of personality. Brady ‘a also the first person to take pictures ofa war His 1862 Civil War pictares showed dead soldiers ‘and ruined cites, They made the war seem more real and mere tesible Im the 1880, new inventions began to change photography. Photographers could bay film waly-made in rolls, instead of having to make the film themselves. Alo, they di not have to process the film immediatly. They could bring i back to their studios and develop it later. They did not hhave to carry lots of equipment. And finally, the invention of the small handheld camera made photography less expensive. With a small eamera, anyone could be a photographer. People began to use cameras just for fun, They took pictures of thei Failes, fiends, an favorite places. They called these pictues, aupshot ‘Documentary photographs became popular in newspapersin the 1890s. Seon magazines and books aso used them, These pictures showed true evens and people. They were much moe zeal han drawings ‘Some people began to think of photography asa form of at. They thought that photography could do more than shov the real world. It could els show ideas and feelings, ike other art forms. 66. The first photograph was taken with ‘A. asa handbeld camera Ba very simple camera C.adagueroorype D. new types of film 67. Daguerre took a picture of his studio with, ‘A-anew kind of eamers Ba very simple camera . special equipment D. an clectronic eamera (68. The word “this in the passage refers to the ‘A. carrying of ots of film and processing equipment 'B. stopping of photographers from taking photos CC. fact that daguerreotype artists were popular in most cites D. taking of pictures of people and moving things 69. The word “ruined” inthe passage is closest in mearing to *_*. A. poody-painted —-Bheavily-polluted—C.teribly spoiled, badly damaged. 70 The wo “lifelike” a the passage is closest in meaning to A-moving B. realistic touching D.manlike ‘71. The latest invention mentioned in the passage isthe invention of ‘A. handheld cameras B. processing oquipment C.daguerotypes D.rollsof fil ‘72. The word “handheld” ia the passage is closest inmeasing to“ _". ‘A-handling manually B. held by hand C.contoling hands D. operated by hand 73, Matthew Brady was well-known for renting daguereotypes B. the small handheld camera . taking pictures of French cites D. ports and war photographs 74, As mentioned inthe passage, photography can ‘A print old pietures Brconvey ideas and flings . show the underworld Dz replace drowings 175. Which ofthe following could best serve asthe tl of the passage? ‘A. Different Steps ia Film Processing B. Story of Photography Photography and Painting D. Story of Famous Photographers Part 3: Questions 7685 (2.0 points -0.2/ each) ‘Read the text and filln one word which best fits each gap. ‘SAFE CAMPING ‘Camping inthe country i usually great fan, but sometimes things can go wrong. Accidents ‘can happen, soit is essential to think about safety both before you go (76) while ‘you ae there. This wll prevent your fun camping trip turing (77) something less pleasent, Firstly, you need to plan ahcad. Check out the weather (78) few days in ‘advance and watch out for any reports of fires in the area you are thinking of going to. Bring an ‘emergency kit in (79) ‘your anyone with you has an acident or iness while you are there, S6.G1A0 DYC VA PAO TSO KY THI TOVEN SINHLOP 10 THE NAMHOC 2017-2018 HANOL pe Hine THC ‘Mon thi: Tiéng Anh (Bidu kign) "Nak thi: 20 sing 6 nim 2017 ‘Thai gian lim bi: 120 phe Choose your camp (80) carefully, avoiding any places where there is risk cof flooding before you put up your tent, make (81) there are no sharp objects on the ground, or ans’ or wasps nets nearby. Tmonder to keep insocts out ofthe tent, close it whenever you goin or aut If youneed a camp @) _.. for eooking, be careful not to build it anywhere near your tert, snd before you go to bed, remember to pu it (83) completely, preferably with lots of water. ‘fier meals, pick up any bts of food that may (84) Jett on the ground, as ‘bese can atic inseos— or larger creatures. Italso makes senses, forthe same reason, to keep unused ood in closed containers away from the camp. You don't want a hungry bear or another (85) suddenly appearing in your tent! SECTION IV: WRITING (40 points) Part 1: Questions from 86 to 90.(2 point. Finish each of the following sentences printed before it. 86, The result ofthe match was never in doubt, Atoo, 87. I didn't know you were coming s0 I dida’t wat for you. ail 7 '88, When picked up my pen T found that the nib hadbroken 0a, 89, Sally finally managed to getajob. 1 Sally nally succeeded, 90. Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working. Such, Part2: Questions from 91 to 92.( points-(.4/ ach) ‘Complete the second sentence so that ithas a similar meaning tothe first sentence, ‘word given. Do not change the word given. 91. haven't desided to continue my study ina foreign country. made leach) such a way that it means the same as the sentence the ‘s Thave’t my study in a foreign county. 92.1 cant understand Doris and what she as done. sense PTeaat Doris and what she has done. 98. [thnk you should complain about that horrible meal, WERE, sit ‘complaint about that horible meal. 94, havea good relationship with my neighbors. ON My neighbors _... together 95. don’t usualy remember people's surnames. MEMORY ‘Tort people's surnames, APHONETICS (1.0 pt) 1. Choose the word whose underlined partis pronounced differently from those of the others by creling A, B, Cor D. LA. eguneil B.moustain country D. compound 2.A.bay B. statue ancient D. cave 3.A.botle Beaton ©. bath D.tgt 4.A.children B. chonss ©. chicken D. check 5. A.hates B. dacs C bakes D. smiles ‘IL Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from those of the others by circling A, BCorD. 1A. goverment B. property ©. temptation ——_D. beautiful 2.A flexible B. invention promise D. musical 3A. summary B. range Creation D. eliminate 4.4. density Begative ©. organize D. enormous 5. Acseligion B, separate . decorate D. popular B, VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (4.0 pts) ‘I. Choose the Best option (A, B, Cor D) 10 complete each ofthe following sentences. 1. "Would you ind the books back to the library for me —"Notat all” Actaking B. takes C.take D.took 2, Hehas__experience in teaching. A.several B.litle few D. both 3. When the typhoon happened, the communal house _ttally flooded. Ais Bare Cvas D. were 4. Facebook was built on the__of earlier socal network sites like Myspace and Bebo. A. sucoved B. succesfil Cesuccessfilly D, success 5. Vietnam is one ofthe biggcst_countres in the region A.exponinngrice B.riceexpot Cc riee exportation D,rice-exporting 6.*__proposl was accepted?” “Its John's" A. What B. Who C. Whose D.How 7. Telepbone___by Alexander Graham Bellin 1876. A invents Biisinvented ——Cinvented D.wasinvented 8. Lenjoy __1o foreign counties o learn more about different cultures and peoples. A travelling B.tovisit to ave! D. visiting 9.5T don't want this holiday”. She said; I'd rather_money” Acad saved B. save .willsave D. saved 10, These teenagers spent mist oftheir time playing computer ames; __they Tost their ierest in dally activites. A.tbough B. such although Deas result nL. ifthe Great Brier Ref Marine Park was a World Heritage Site A.Theykew ——_B.Sheasked C.We said D. Youtold 12, How many festvals___in your country every year? Avcolebrate Bieclebrated ——C.celebrating —_—‘D ae celebrated 13, There are__flght from Hanoi to HCM city. You can go whenever you like A day C.amuch Dievery 14, Ofthe two boys, Hirt Asmat B. smanest, Cothe smarter. the smartest 15.__Betty, 'm not surprised she won the prize AToknow B. Koaving .Tohave known D. Tobe know LH Give the correct forms ofthe words in the brackets to complete the passage. ‘The question “What makes a manager (success) ‘often comes. First of all, a managex seeds the right kind of (2 profession) support Inother words, a good manager requires the Gass), fof a good secreiary who needs to have the right Kind of (secretary) sll, These include tho (5.2ble) to use modem technology, such as computers. Thre are (6.adation), sills that are just as important. More and more managers need secretaries who can speak several foreign languages (7-tuent, Suocess o failure in international (Bnegotate) ‘may depend on this. Tis (9sequire) is offen stressed in job advertisements today. Many (10-pply) are rejected because the candidates lack such skis 11 Complete the passage by writing one suitable preposition into each gap. ‘Swimming is generally considered to be one of the best ways of exercising the whole body (1)_ Fisk of injury. According (2) health expects, it can also eae back pain and even reduce blood pressure. There is only one problem: to enjoy al the benefits of swimming, yeu have to do propery, Ifyou visited yourlocal swimming pool and just watched, you might be supried to sec how badly many people wim. Poor technique may recut (3)__ a number of factors including anxiety, the swimmers lack (#)__ body awareness, o just a concem about geeting their hair wet. Wha’ more, swimming techniques do not always improve with pratce. (5) the contrary, once people have fallen (6)___ bad habits, they tend tobe stuck with them. But help is (7)__ hand. For all those keen to learn to swim propery, and so that advantage ofall the health benefits, there is now something known asthe Shaw Method, developed (8) __a former competitive swimmer, Steven Shaw. Shaw encourages people to think (9)__ their swimming technique and to concentrate (10)___things with breathing correctly and making sure that arm and leg movements work together to than against each ober. IV. Cirle the correct option (A, B, C or D) thats closest meaning to the underline word 1. In gpite of hr dificult living condition, she worked extremely hard. Acquite B.vey .faily D. excellently 2. Piere often helped her, and they devoted all her tne to working in their lborstory. A. dicated B. sent C.used Dz offered 3. Which channel do you recommend to someone who likes animals? A. suggest B.tell . speak Da talk 4. She was brought-p ina well-off family, so she can't understand the problems we are facing. A kind B. wealthy broke D. poor 5. What makes computer miraculous device? A.srange Bsuperhuman —C. wonderful famous C-READING (25 ps) I. Read the passage and fill each gap withthe suitable word ‘The technique of telling a story through a sequence of pictures, though associated with modern ‘cartoons, was()____ fat inuse about 300 yearsago.Some wonderful examplesoftheseearly ‘arioons can now beseen at an exhibition in London, all of were produced to order for wealthy clients. 2) makes this ar form so interesting is hat it Hourshed in one small part ‘of Europe —Flanders, which today is region in northera Belgium. Many of thetny pictures ‘were ail larger than a postage stamp. They (3)____puinted by hand in books about the size of a modem peperback, The artists, whose skills were rewarded by high salaries, worked slowly, and the buyers sometimes (4)___to wat years for the work to be completed. Inthe (8)____eFone four-volume example, the buyer waited for (6)__ than a decade. While the rajoriy (7)___ these cartoons depict religious stores, other subject are ilustratod, (8) pisodes from history were popular, and (9)___were fairy tles. And yet the artists had & visual se that cen ody modem, They made flluse of perspective nd techniques fair to ustday om fils, uch ae following long shot(10)_____ dramatic close-up. 1 Choose the best option (A,B,C or D) to complete the following passege “he ancient Greks spoke of Seven Wonders of th World. Likewise, some enginzes(1)__ this liso th seven wonders of ur modem worl. The panama Cana, begun the 188s, wast finished 2)__1914. 1 join the Allan and Pacific oceans. Engineers deserve th eaal asa \ctory of humans over geography. Workers dug huge amounts (3)__ land and tamed rivers. For 40 years aller it was complied in 1931, the Empire Stste Building, in New York City, (4)___ the tallest building inthe world, Amazingly this 102 story balding was coastucted in Jus 410 day. The Netherlands North sea Protection works is (3)__ victory over geography (6)_Netherlands, which is blow sc level, was often looded bythe north sa and by vers ‘Tren in 1972, adam was built shot ou the sea Twenty years ate, dams and canals were built *0 contol he rivers The Golden Gat Bridge, completed in 1937, was alo a challenge for workerSanFranclsco Bay hs very (7)_Wwind an rough waves. The Golden Gate ssl the worl tallest ride thas encuph sel to wap around the World re tines ALIS15 fee, the CN Tower(8)__ Toronto, Canad, is one ofthe words tallest free-standing ‘ndings. Completed in 1976, th ower i wsed for TV and radio broadcasting The Hsipd Dan, completed in 1984, goes aeros th Paané Rivera the Brarl-Parguay border. isthe word's largest hydroeleteplant ‘Completed ia 1994, the Channel Tunoel joins Frans and England, The "Channel isa @)_- convenince: Cars, buss, and tucks ar (10),__ eared through the tunel by tran. 1A. came upto ‘B.came up with came out with came down with 2A. until Bet Con Dito 3.A.on Bin Cot D.for 4Ais B. vas Chad been, D.isconsidered 5. Acenother Bother Ceothers Dian 6A, B.Aa The Dome TA. heavy B. great stone D.big BA.on Bat co Din 9, A. remark B. remarked Coremarkable ——D. remarkably 10. A-entrely B wholly Call D. whole LIT, Read the passage and decide whethe the following statements are True (1) or False (). Tn the past, ffom the young age, Korean girs were taught to follow their career in society 2 Most ofthe Gist modem schools ia Korea were exablished by Western Christian 3. The achievement in the economic growin of Koreans not besa made by women. 4. The constiation of the Republic of Korea recognizes equality between men aad women in education, work and publi ite 5. The “Equal employment ast" passed in 1987 gave women the same chances in iting and promotion. In‘tadtional Korea society's role were confined to the home. From a young age, wornen were taught the vctues of subordination and endurance to prepare for their future roles as wife and mother. ‘Women, in general, could not participate in sosity as men did, and ther role was limited t0 household matters ‘The situation began to change wi the opening ofthe country tothe outside world during the late 19th century. During this period modem schools were introduced, mosly by Western Christian missionaries. Some a these schools were founded withthe specific goal af educating women These ehcated women began to engage in the ar, teaching, religious work, and enlightening ober ‘women, Women also took part inthe independence moverent agains the Japanese cecupation, ad Aisplayed no les vigor, detemsization, and eourage than the men ‘With the establishment ofthe Republic of Kore in 1948, worn achieved conatitational rights for qual opportunites o pursve edcaton, work, and publi ie, Thereis no doubt tthe female labor force contbuted sgnifcamly tothe rapid economic prowth tht Korea echieved during the past thre decades. An increasing number of women work in profesional felis. ‘By 2004, among those graduating from elementary school, 9.5 percent of gis continued thie ‘ucaton inmidl school. The comparable figures forhigh school and university was 87.6 perent Interms of characterstis ofthe fem labor force, by 2008, 226 percent of female employees were serving in profesional or managcial positions. ‘With an ncessng number of women entering professional jobs, the goverment passe the “Equal Employment Act” in 1987 to prevent diseriminaory practices gainst female workers in regard to ising and promotion opportunites. D.WRITING (25 ps) I. Rewrite the following sentence wsing the given words so hat thas the same meaning es the original one. 1. "We met profissor Stephen Mashll yesterday", sid Pater Peter sx that 2. Although he hasan American name, be sin fact French. Despite 3. My moter allowed me ogo ow eve hough it was very le. SMy mother et. 4-Myhead teachers a good sense of humour and usually makes eveyone laugh by ling fon stories, My head eather who. 5. We havent moved anything ste they sent you aay Noting 6 tescems tome that ber paying as developed emazingly in he past yar “>Hler playing seems. 7 They have reyeled waste paper into newsprint. DWaste ape 8 Aleoh is no good for your heath and igaets are nt ther NINE ene 9, Have you done this sort of work before?” she asked me She wanted 0 K00W. on 10.14 prefer you not to stay up le ath, Bob. Dra rather 1 Use the gien words to rake meaning sentences. You can make adtons or changes if neccessary 1, The stents dal homework five pa yesterday/ftemeoon > 2. People! ute! ballpint Sen fr! many! years! > 23. Somsetineapeopletbve! communication problems because of ngusge baer wo > 4. Me Parked disappointed thats son filed University entrance exam. > '. Would/ mind’ 19 Vuse! your bike! a minute? > LIL. Rewrite the following sentence using the words cue inthe bracket (don’t change the word) 1. Joining th sumsner carp with the student is very interesting (1) > 2 exo ingove young coe) 3 tence ny parsing th Gren a silly ae) oun ete tna eb (4) 3 stateroom bens witha) 5 a SO G10 DUC VA DAO T40 KY THI TUYEN SINH LOP 10 THT HANOT ‘NAM HOC 2017-2018 pb cuinn ravic Ma ti: Tiéng Anb (Chuyén) [Nay this 11 thdng 6 name 2017 ‘That gian lim bai: 120 phir ALISTENING (2.0 pt) Part 1: You will hear a part ofa talk about the inveation ofthe microwave oven. For {question 1-1-10, complete the sentence with a word or short phrase. You willUsten twice. ‘THE INVETION OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN Theinvention ofthe microwave oven began whena chocolate peanutbar(I)___in Perey Spencer's pocket Spencer had previously invented a method for (2)___the tubes used in ralar equipment. Spencers frst experiment involved puting (3)___near to some radar equipment. Inhis next experiment, an egg was pat nto a ketio and it (3)_. The ist microwave oven was set up in (5)__in Boston in 1946 ‘The first mierowave oven go its name as aresult of (6)___at the company. ‘One problem with the frst microwave oven was that (7)__— did not change colour int, ‘When a mierowave oven that could be placed on top ofa (8)___was produced, (9)___began to 1)_ Part2: You will hear some advice from a British programme adviser twice. As you listen, fill in the gaps with the revelant words inthe notes below. ‘When you first arrive in Britain you will be given the name and telephone extension numberof the (1)___who will be administering your programme. It willbe help if you make snot in your diary of his @2)__and alo ifyou make an (3)___in advance by telephone whenever you ‘want fo see your programme aficer. I your base isto be ouside London, you will be given (4) __ shout reaching your destination, Pleas follow these carefully and, again, keep «note of them in your diary. Indicate whether the following statements are true or not by writing T (true); F (false) or NG {aot given inthe space. 5. I'you bring money to Britsin, you'd beter cary’ large sums cash on your person 6 ‘Your money willbe more secure if you convert tinto traveller's cheque. 2 11s no safe to deposit your money with hotels or hostels. 8 11's wise to put your purchases in your shopping bag. 9. ‘You should never put angything into your own pockets or bag until it has been paid for 10, All shops provide a receipt for you, B, LEXICOLOGY AND GRAMMAR @.0 pis) 1.a. Cirele the best option A,B,C or D to complete the fllowinng sentences 1A good dictionary is indispensable any language majors. Aw Bon Cat Dowith 2. Lexpect the new trend will soon__here. Avcatch up B.catch om ‘Citake on D. identity with 3. Lreally admire the here ofthe film, He's so__ A. dangerous B.adventurous —_ C.foothanily D. instinctive 4. My supervisor is angry with me. Thaven't done all the work that I__last week. ‘A should ave done B.can havedone C.mayhave done D-bave done 5. He was.a generous fiend, but asa businessman he drove a hart 2 A. bargain B.afisir ©. contract D. business b. Choose the best option (A, B, C oF D) to indicate the words CLOSEST in meaning to the underline word in each ofthe followinng sentences. 6, Com, domesticated bythe American Indians, was brought to Europe by Columbus, A-toained Beultivated . implanted Daewred 7. ima bit wary of giving poople my address when [don't know them very wel, A-cautions 'B.notorious| harmonious D. hilarious 8, was having such good time that was reluctant to leave, A. constant 'B. disorderly . continuing D. hesitant 9, He testified that he hod seen the man leaving the building around the time of the murder. ‘A. examined B. gave evidence C. distpproved D. denied 10, The group was involved in several subversive activites. A. charitable B. rebellious C. preposterous . questionable {L.Join one word on the left with one word on the right to make compound nouns. There is one extra in each box. Food job work Tax aries meter Fairy parking income __| Satisfaction _potsoning__tale 1, The more money you car, the more__you have fo pay tothe government 2. Onimy last holiday, Thad tenible_ as wconsequence of eating some ba fish. 3, Many poople are more interested ia___ than in eaming large amount of moneys. 4. Don’t forget to put some money in the__, or the traffic wardens wil give you ticket. 5. When I was young, my parents used to tel me___about witehes and giants and other stange IIL Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences. 1, A male employee working inthe post room of a large company inthe United Kindom received a for wearing jeans to work. (Suspend). 2. The next dime you gota the supermarket, don’ forget to buy the Biggest bottle of kitchen cleaner youcen to, ‘your work surfaces. (Infect) 3. Sho was severely ‘by the long iliness she had, (Weak) 4. She hadn't been famous es a____until her 17® novel was published (novel) 5. Levels of, “were ceriainly aot below average, yet cutting boards and dishloths were ‘ouad to corain bacteria in fr greater mumnber than elsewhere inthe home, (lean) IV. Think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences, 1 - Ever since Toba broke the window, he’s been inthe teacher's books = Rumor has it hat he quit the country leaving nothing but___debis behind. Poor Mark! I fee realy bout his being Iai off on his birthday. Kis very difficult to fully___certain pices of jeez music until you've heard them a poo few sioes = Although I'm lays rad to lead band, Marta never really seems to fhe things Ldo for het = Given the market for decorative antiques, I'd say that the value of the beautiful vase is set to___ considerably in the next few years he Smiths were pretty quick offthe___to sll when they heard houses price wets falling. Think that what you suid to Rita about her taste in furniture rally hit the, Poverty and unemployment have certainly eft'a__on tis area 4 + With Tess than @ minute of the football match to go, Phil managed to the ball nto the bck ofthe net. « [think the best course of action would be to jump into the ear and, {or Bristol as soon a8 possible. = Louise has been asked 19 an investigation into what went wrong on the sight of socident 5. = Initially, few companies saw any potential in computers designed for the rather then the office enviroment. ~ Although extremely independent and well abe to look after themselves, cats are generally classified snimals, ~ Over the years, the proportion of foreign stories in this newspaper has declined as people have ‘become more engrossed in issues VL. Choose one given verb and give the correct preposition or aderb fo make suitable phrasal verbs to fillin the gaps below. Remember fo use the correct forms ofthe verbs and each verb ‘once only. There are two extra verbs. Steal make bear explain’ keep answer hang 1, We expt iat he aonsed Tis ations the Highest our i te Tan 2 1fyou can mea ie longer, ltr to explain the reasons behind our actions 3. The naughty boy wth the last ofthe sweets atthe party last week 4 Tsuppose I would sped alot of time just ‘with fends in the town cen. 5.1 do’have much money these days, ss Bard my mse eoletion. READING 25 pis) 1. Choose the best option A,B, Cor D to complete the passage. Less than thd of avers excutives believe ther eampigns help to sel producto survey has revealed Instead, they ae plagued by self-doubt and security and dream of(1)___ ital up for anther carer. In spite of heir “whiz-kd” (2) _, the survey of 600 advising employees from 500 agencies found he industry weary fom (3|___. Forty peoent of women sad ex($)_was rife and 73 perent described advertising asx “Tribe career fr working mother because ofits unpredictability and 12-hour days. Alhoug spending on advertising by major companies fas increased, only 28 % of uvertsing employes were prepared to say that they (5) _believed the «campsigns were (6) __. Dominic Mills, the eitor ofthe industry's trade magazine campaign, Which 7) _the survey, was shocked by te result “Its (8) _to think that so many pepe in sdvertsing bolo the efforts ae fling ()__of the mark bt his is (10)__what people ‘privately thin” she sid. Between 1990 and 1992 fit of people in the advertising industry lost {hcirjbs. Asked what jb they would mos ike odo instead the survivors sid thay would become arses, writers, actos or arts L.A. jtaking B. giving C.making D puting 2A. image B. view appearance aspect 3.A.ovenlls overwork overpay D. overdose 4.A.persecution —_B. operation oppression. discrimination S.A.genuinely B.authentically _C. coreetly D. rightfully u 6.A.sullcient —_B.eapable ©. effective . proficient 7.A.caied Bocondoctad —-C. performed, executed B.A.shatering —-B. smashing . stiking D. smggering S.A fer Bout C beyond D. short, 10.Aclesly ——-Bclear C.conspeuously D. accurate T. Give one suitable word to complete the passage ‘Most people wito move to # foreign county or culture may experience a period of time when they feel very homesick and have alot of stress and difficulty functioning inthe new culture This feeling is offen clled ‘culture shock? andi is important to understand and leam how to cope with culture shock if you ae to (I)__suocessfully to your new home's culture. Firtof allt’ important to know tht culture shock is normal. Everyone ina new situation will €0 ‘through some for of eure shock, and the extent to which they do is determined by Factors such asthe difference between (2)___ the deyree to which someone is ancous to adept to a new ‘culate andthe familiarity that person has tothe new eulture. you go, for example, toa eulte that is far different fom yout ow, you're likely to experience culture shock more sharply than those ‘who move to a new culture knowing the language and the tebavioural (3) of the new culture. “There are four general stages of cultural adjustment, and iis important that you are aware of these stages and can recognise which stage you ar in and when so tal you will understand why you fel the ‘you do and that any difficulties you ae experiencing are temporary process you ace going through rather than a constant situation. “The first stage is usually refered toas the excitement stage or the ‘honeymoon’ stage. Upon aiving fn a new environment, you'll be interested in the new culture, everything will scem exciting, everyone will seem friendly and helpful and you'll be overwhelmed with impressions. During tis stage you are merely soaking up the new landscape, taking in these impressions pasively, and at this stage you have litle meaningful experience of the culture, But it ise (3) before the honeymoon stage dissolves into the second stage ~ sometimes called the withdrawal stage. The excitement you felt before changes to frustration as you find it Fane came up 79. The firm gave me aise afer Thad worked there fora ye. = The fir raised 80, The assistant I spoke to was very help => The assistant whom 81.1 won't believe you, no matter what you say o> Whatever 82. As soon as e entered the building, the ire alam went of >No sooner 83. You will each a cold ifyou don'tkeep your fet dry = Unless S34, Itwas Nicks advice that saved me from bankrupiey = Had it. 85.“Why don't you buy them this picture as a wedding present, Sarah” Robin said. => Robin suggested 1. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning tothe frst sentence, using the ‘word in brackets. Don’t change the word given. (1.0p¢) '86, They ae supplying our company with furniture. (supplied) 187. No decision as yet boca made (erided) 88, "Are you interested in singing Karaoke, Mavia?™ Naz asked. (whether) 9, Despite looking everywhere, the Kids illed Yo find the tenis ball although) 90. “Dont sitin font ofthe computer Tor too Tong,” our teacher told us (warn 1. IPs pity we dida’t do more sport when we were at school (wish) 93, The children have to stay up Tat Because they will have an examination soon. Ga) 2 93, Tihink you ought to decide vightnow. 4, Tie acher postponed the theater tip unl the summer tenn (oft) 98:The TV programme was so complicated that none ofthe children coald understand it (oo) IIL, One of the four underlined words or phrases (A,B, Cor D) is incorrect. Circle the Iistake and correct it. (0.5!) ‘96, Beauiflis in the eye of the beholder. A BCD 57 Thay cannot go carping Hight now bocause Tey ae taking care af tek Tiree-weeks-old baby. a B c D ‘58 Tt an thls afternoon, we will have to canoe he penis. AB c D ‘99, Ras yo Faaliar ofthe ale sTonific developmenis fn biology? A Bc ‘TOO The cildren wre surprised when the teacher had them fo close their books unexpected. a B c D SUGIAO DUC YA DAO TAO HANOL bE. cniNUTHUC LISTENING (2.0 pts) KY THI TUYEN SINHLOP 10 THET 7 ‘Mon thi: Ting Amb (Chuyén) Nady thi: 10 hing 6 nam 2016 ‘Tho gian im ba: 120 phi 1. Listen tothe conversation and complete the form below. WRITE NO MORE THAN ‘THREE WORDS ORA NUMBER for each ans wer. You will listen twice. ‘Mintons Car Mart-Custome Enguiry Example ‘Answer ‘Address: 20, Green Banks Make: Lida @__ Engine size: (0, Hampshire Posteode: GUS SEW Model: Mas. Contact number: (7) (for ‘Type of gear: (2), only) 0798 257683 Prefered color Light bule ‘CURRENT CAR, FINANCE ‘Make: Conti ‘Customer wishes to arrange: 3), ‘Model: Name: Lion Partexchange? Yes ‘Year: 1994 PERSONAL DETAILS ‘Miteage: Maximum 70,000 Name: Wendy (4), Colour: Metallic grey Tite: (8) Condition: (8) b. Listem to tals and circle the best option (A, Part A.1. Mary Anning's discovery was {important beeaused it showed that ‘A fossils could teach us about the past Ban animal could become extinct CCthe shape ofthe coast was constantly changing 2. Mary Anning's dog died because Aitfellofachit Ba large amount of earth and rocks fel omit it got stuck down a hole while looking for fossils 3. Mary Anning didn’t write famous book. because : Ashe wa oo Busy exploring the eis BB. she didnot have access to formal education : se believed only men could be scientists Part B. 4. Kailash Satyarth ist saw the problems ofthe child slavery when he was_ A.6years old B.1I years old C26 years old ‘5. Kailash Sutyarthi has saved over shildren from enforced labour. XiB000 880.000 C:800.000 6. Because oftheir work, two of Kailash Satynrthis A friends wore injured B. children wer attacked co-workers were murdered ‘Part C.7. Rachel Carson first specalised in B, Cor D) to complete each of the sentence. 8. Rachel Carson's book made people realise that ‘Ausing pesticides was damaging the ‘ecosystem. B. Birdsong is essential to humans C-humans eannot contol nature 3. Thete de, more and mre papi are buying, ‘A. powerful peateldes B. organic food (C. Rachel Carson's book Part D. 10. The speaker is apologetic because ‘Ashe doesn imow much about John Lennon 1B. she gets upset when she thinks about Joba. Leno John Lennon is an obvious choice of hero 11. The speaker Hikes ‘A all the Beatles’ songs and muzio only the Beatles’ music only the Restles’ songs 12. It’s amazing that song Imagine A isstll so well loved today really changed the way things were contained so many important themes | Acbumaa biology Bute study of insects (C.marine biology IL LEXICOLOGY AND GRANMAR G0 pi) a Circle the best option (A, B, Cor D) to complete the following sentence 1. Doa't wary. Your luggage will be looked st A-after Bup cat D. upon, 2. Nevet___ll tomorrow what we can do tod. A.patolh B.putover C. put back D. putaway 3.1'staining heavily, Please __come my umbrella Avwith Bunder C.for Dato 4.In our University, we often take__between two periods A. tensminite breaks Ba beak ten minutes CC. etensmninates break D. a en-minnte bresk 5, Everyone knovis about polution problems, but rot many people have___any sotution. ‘looked in B.seen through C.gotroundto come up with 6. The doctor took out of her bag an unusual__but promised her young patient that it wouldn't bburther, A.inscument —_B,method control D. tens 7.He went to aschool which good manners and selfiscipline. « A.blostomed ——_B.planted C harvested D. cultivated 8, The reason why this game attracts so many youngsters i that__other video games tis one is farmare interesting. ‘Accomparingto —Bineompared with C.on comparison to. D. in comparison with . Choose the best option (A,B, C or D) that is closes in meaning tothe underlined words. 1. The mother and father reached a compromise over the custody oftheir daughter. ‘A. argument 1B. deadlock Cuagreement De eontroversy 2. The child has always adhered tothe teacher's rales. ‘A.questioned ——-B.heand C.repected D- followed, 3, Reseach into hydrogen technology was facilitated by money fom Congres. Avaied B.rerminated ——_C. followed D. preceded 4. He has his own inadeguaey to blame for being fired. A.poverly personality C.appearance ——_—D-insulicieney 5. The time eonsranls prevented the students fom finishing the test on time. A. periods B clocks . signals D. limits «. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the passage. tis commonly believed tha a break ffom everyday routine ean only do you good. Every summer, you can spot prospective (1olidey) at airpots and and waiting for car feries They ate unmnistakesble - you can tel tem a mile away by their sun hats and hope ‘expressions, For all their optimism, what often actually happens ean be a rade awakening ‘rom the blissful holiday dreams of the rest of the year?. Sunbum, mosquitoes and (2. foresee) _ ‘expenses can make you think (ice about how Genefid, setting aya from ital realy is. The facts, the likelihood of something ing wrong is maximised when you are abroad and, unfortunately, your ability to deal with crisis and catastrophe is often minimised. This could be because of language problems, (4.tamsiar. ‘with the culture, or simply a different climate, all of which make everything soem different and unreal 2s So, what is the answer? (5 doubs)___an annual escape from normal working life is positive thing. However, the wisdom of secking an exotic locaton is (6. question), \when you think ofall the things that can go wrong. <4. Complete the sentences by finding one word which fits in all dhree spaces. 1. There is fee {all museums on our tur, which might be good news for budget His esignation was instantly interpreted as an of failure, Despite fran efforts to revive the company, it recone losses forthe tied time in a ro, + Because Liam was completely drunk he was refused to the disco and had to go home, 2, Please come and _me inthe tenis mai, = Danny is abit miserable so we really should go round and try to, cup, “A, ‘went up asthe Prince entered the stadium. 3. Mos tourists come to this part ofthe world to inthe scenery and soothing sounds of the jungle. = Tinow it's Dave's fourth whisky but Tean assure you he ean hold is = May Thave a sof please? 'm driving today. 4. Travelling and meetings are and parcel of being businessman. “Mike decided to ‘company with Jef nd set wp his own frm when the differences ‘berween the two company Becam to0 big. = Family get togethers have been an integral___of this small community’ life for decades. 5. The society organized an day to familiarize the public with its international activites. = Twon't turn a deaf ear to your ideas. I'm always. {0 your suggestions The intermediares'conclitory gestures helped 1. the way for further peace talks and negotiations «. Match the verb in the box with suitable preposition to make phrasal verbs and then give correct forms of the phrasal verbs to complete the sentences. There are two extra. Ge come valk pay | Down with on into Cut step fold _give__|Apart_in_ow __of 1. Don't Fe__goingo We concert. Tean'taffond the ine. 2 Topened the pack ofthe watch to puta new hatter i, and the whole thing suddenly in riy hand, hope lean get it epaired 3. The jb itselfis well-paid and interesting, but commuting to the City everyday realy 4. Ther lives changed completely once the loan_as it meant they could teat themselves to ‘meals out and weekends away. 5. Tctook me half a hove to atte waiting room while he was busy writing letter. 6.Peopleoften manage to advance theircarcersby__in_therigt people and telling ‘hem what they want to eat IIL READINGS (25 pts) Read the passage earefully and do the tasks. [British merchants established a trading postin Singapore in the early nineteenth century, end for more than a century trading interests dominated. However, in 1965 the newly independent island state was cutoff fom its hinterland, and so it set about pursuing a survival strategy. The good {ternational communications it already enjoyed provided a usefl base, but it was decided that if Singapore was to secure its economic future, it must develop its industry. To this end, new initutional structures were needed to facilitate, develop, ad contol foreign investmest. One of the ‘most important ofthese was the Economie Development Board (EDB) an arm of government that 26 developed strategies for attracting investment. Thus ftom the outst, the Singaporean government ‘vas involved in ety promotion ‘Tovardsthe end ofthe twentieth century, the government realised that duc to Smits on both the size of the country’s workforce and its land area, its labour-intensive indusies were becoming ‘increasingly uncompetitive. So sn econoric committee was established which concluded that ‘Singapore should focus on developing asa service centre, and seck to atract company headquarters to serve South East Asia, and develop tourism, banking, and offshore activities. The land required {or this service-sctor orientation bad been acquired inthe erly 1970s, when the government realised that it lacked the banking infrastructure for a modem economy. So a new banking and corporate istrict, known as the ‘Golden Shoo’, was planned, incorporating the historic commercial ere, This istrict now houses ll dhe major companies and various goverament financial agencis. Singapore's current economic strategy is closely linked to land use and development planning. Although it is already a major city, the eurent development plan seeks 10 ensue Singapore's continued economic growah through restructuring, to ensure that the facilities needed by future business are planned now. These include transport and telecommunication inftasrature, land, and environmental quality. A major concem isto avoid congestion in the central are, and so the latest plan deviates from previous plans by having a song decentralisation policy. The plan makes provision forfour major regional centres, each serving 800,000 people, but this doesnot mean that the existing central busines district will nt also grow. A major extension planned around Marina Bay draws on examples of ether “word cities’ specially those with waterside central ares such as Sydney and San Francisco. The project involves major land reclamation of 67 hectares intotal- Part ‘ofthis has already been developed asa conference and exhibition zone, and the rest willbe used for ther faces, However the need for vitality as been recognised anda mixed zoning epproach has been adopted, to include housing snd entertainment. (One ofthe new features of the current plan i a broader conception of what contributes o exonamtic suocess. It encompasses high quality residential provision, a good environment, leisure faves and exciting ety life, Thus there is more provision for low-density hoasing, often in waterfont ‘communities inked to beaches and recreational facilites. However, the lower housing densities will Put considerable pressure on the very limited Jend available for development, and this erates problems for another ofthe plan's aims, which isto stress environmental quality. More and more of| the remining open area wil be developed, and only natural landscape surviving willbe a small ‘Complete the summary below using words given in the bor. There are some ex Deregulation recycling decenralisaion —enetetainment industry — labour ‘Service tourism ‘When Singapore became an independent, self-sufficient sist it decided to build up its 1) vy and government organistions Were crested to support this policy. However, this intial plan met wth Fimited success dus toa shortage of2) ‘and land. It was therefore decided to develop the 3) ‘secior of the economy instead. Singapore is now 8 leading city, but planner are working to ensure that its economy contines to grow. In contrat to previus policies, there is emphasis on 4) Tn addition, land will be recovered to extend the financial district, and provide 5) ‘as well as housing. The government also plans to improve the ualty of Singapore's environmen, but du tothe shortage of natural landscapes it wil coneentate {instead on what it calls beauifcation. an ‘Write: TRUE (I) ifthe statement is true according tothe passages FALSE (F) ithe statement is false according tothe passage: NOT GIVEN (NG) ifthe information is not given in the passage ‘6. After 1965, ce Singaporean government switched the focus of the island's economy. 7. Singapore's four epionalceszes will eventually be the same size as its ental business ‘Tiare '8, Planners have modelled new urban developments on other coastal cities, 9, Labor intensive industries are among the eurent priorities for Singapore's city planners —1o-TRe goverament has enacted new laws to protect Singapore's old buildings. ’. Some paragraphs A-TI have heen removed from the passage. Pu them back to their correct places. (One night, not 0 long ago just as I was drifting off to sleep, the phone rang Te was my 19 ~years- ‘old son, who is studying at University in Edinburgh calling to say that hehe had broken up with his itlifiend at midnight and he had been wandering around te city ever since, not knowing what > do. 1 tod him to catch the fis tran home. He arived looking a wreck, but after a good sleep and some home cooking, he began to feel his old self agin. T ‘Girls Tw then were fy open wilh their mothers, but none of my male contemporaries would ‘ever have admited asking their mothers for advice. Despite all our talk about how important it was for meno letdown thee defences and learn how to express ther feelings, mos of us sil secretly fel that any man who depended on his mother too much was abit of amummy’s boy. ‘Bur things doat work that way anymore..la & Would of shorttemn contre, downsizing ani redundancy...Even the most promising and ambitious of ur children will go through many career highs and lows durin their twenties and whenever they ht those depths, many of them wil return to the nest..A typical son will continue tobe a least pally dependent on his mother well past the age of 18 ‘Thay are also lier able To sce through the mask of apparent self confidence When the boy was growing up, he always maintained a furl invincible front. The boy erly imaginary play involved sieges, ambushes and surprise attacks. He staring point, though was always a danger against which the boy needed to defend himself and yet the hoy used the game to convince himself that“! could PREVAIL.” [bis teens, he wed many ofthese same Wicks to Keep me atabay.-1f drove him anywhere o meet his fiends, the boy insisted Ito drop him off out of sight of where they were waiting. They were siltiends 1 have nevet met, and phone conversations which were al in rude. But occasionally, & conideatial mood would come ove him and he would tell me whatever happened tobe on his mind “And there is another important change” she adds. “Mos of us took pains to reassure our sons that twas okay for them to show physical affetion or ery when they were upst. If our boys are not so xo now about showing their emotion, our efforts in this are have not been in vain" This seems tobe backed up by eseatch.which shows that boys cll their mothers on their mobile phones more ‘han anyone else. —— ee 2 “The mothers at the other end ofthe line often ave correspondingly low expectations. But we ty to keep our anicties at manageable levels by saying; “Allright, you can stay out until four in the rmoming, bt only if you call me every hour to let me know you're ok” Those of us who add the offer, “And if you need ali, let me know”, often egret it. Most phone calls will begin: “I'm atthe station. When ean you pick me up” ‘What dds anticipate was forthe same ting To happen with my son. TessumedT would lose him, just Hike all the experts said. maybe that they were wrong all alone thal the sons have always ‘confided in their mothers and jst made sure that no one ese knew. ve stumbled on motherhood's best kept secret? Even if have it doesnt diminish her sense of wonder It sill ike geting a present you never expected. ‘A These days, however, malher can expeotto Beveled on inostindeinitly Tortie ype oF advice ‘hat eal on her experience of the ouside world. A generation ago, it was accepted that son would eventully leave their mothers to join the world of men and work. Mothers put their I8years in and then opened the door to allow thet sons to move into jobs for ie B.Frienls told me that they, too, were geting the same volume of confidences, Celia Pyper says this is normal behavior fr today's boys: “Our sons will tellus more than their fathers told their other, because we have brought them up to do s0.ur norm bas been to empathize with our chien when they tellus about their actions or feelings, wheress the previous generation tended tobe shocked” CC. Many of my ftiends are surprized at this reluctance of their 20-something sons to break away.But according to paychotherapist Celis Pyper, the motherson inimacy is nothing new. "Mums bave always been easier to tak 0", se observes. “They ae eur than their father and sons realize early on that their mother are more accepting of human fail.” DThey are notin any doubt about how to respond tothe situation. As one frend said of her rather ‘tient son: “My job i o give my sone courage”, And whilst we might welcome the chance to see more of our children, ene does have the feeling that there is something ant-natra in allthis. 'E “But don't assume that gils are any tougher than boys", says Celia Pyper. “Daughters need ‘hie mothers‘. Certanly T know how much my siown daughter needs me. But this continuing mother-daughter bond is something thet I xpected F, This, alone, may not imply closeness, however, Rob rings his mother from university three times a week, but says hei careful to edit what he tells her. And although he'l approach her for vice on practical issues, when it comes to matters ofthe heart: “Way would go to my mother or father after the mess they've made of ther lives?” asked G. The next aferoon he old me what had happened. Theo he told me more. And more. And ever more. A moment arrived when I couldn't help esking myself, should I be bearing all ofthis? ‘wasn't that I was shocked. He reminded me of myself in my own student yeas, but with one ‘important afferenee-I would never ever have confided in my parents this way. 1H. When the boy got older and bad to rie to school on a bus with other children, al too often | there were situation in which he dit: [ had to teach the boy how to put put new defences so that hig rougher elassmate would not se his weakmesses «Read the passage and decide which answe A,B, Cor D best complete the following statements ‘THE OLYMPIC GAMES Inancient Greece, athletic festivals were very important and had stong religious associations. The ‘Olympian athletic festival eld every four yeut in honour of Zeus eventually Tosits local character, ‘became first a national event, and then, after the rales aginst foreign competitors had been waived, 2 intemationsl. No one knows exaclly how far back the Olympie Games go, but some official records date from 776 B.C. ‘The Games took piace in August on the plain by Mount Olympus. Many thousands of spectators gathered from all parts of Gresce, but no marred woman was admitted even ae a epectator, Slaves, ‘women and dishoncred persons were not allowed to compete. The exact soquence of events is uncer‘ain, but evens included boys gymnastics, horse racing, field events such a discus andjavein throwing, andthe very important foot races. There was also boxing and wrestling and special tests cf varied ability suchas the pentahlon, the winner of which excelled in running, jumping, discus ‘and javelin thrawing and wresting. The evening ofthe thind day was devote to serial offerings to theberoes of the day, andthe fourth day, that ofthe fll moon, was set aside asa ely day. On the sixth and last day, all the victors were erowned with holy garlands of wild olive from ‘a scred wood. So great was the honor tat the winner of the foot race gave his name tothe yee of his vietory, Although Olympic winners received no prize money, they were, in fact, richly rewanded by ther state authorities. The public honor also made the tet discipline of the ten- ‘month training period worthwhile. In spite ofthe lengthy training, however runners were known to Not for. = 5, ~ Baik std had caused the accident > Erika blamed : 6 My grandfather had completely forgoten that he phoned me lastnight. (RECOLLECTION) = My grandfather didn't have vo 7. Many customs restrictions within the EC have teen abolished. (AWAY) > Many customs. : 8 Althemoment Tear afford to hay a new cer. (QUESTION) > Atte moment csc 7 9. Sudents atthe scolar ot allowed wo go int the Rainbow Disco, (BOUNDS) = The Rainbow Disco — 10, When they bok the news, he stayed perfectly eam and cones. (ATR) => When they broke the 008 : 1 Write compostion about the allowing tp Food?-safty violations including using improved fertilizers and toxic chemicals to produce foods, are increasing at an alarming rate. What suggestions would you give fo solve these ‘problems? You should write about 250 words. 20 ps.) ~The end— 2 ‘TRUONG THET CHUYEN KY THI TUYEN SINALLOP 10 THPT WI NGUYEN HUE 162017 Mn tis Tidng Anh (DIBU KIEN) pi cHiNa Tite [Naty this 3 thing 5 nde 2016 ‘Tho ian lim bl: 120 phir PART PHONETICS, GRAMMARAND VOCABULARY (55 pts) [Circle the word whose underlined part i pronounced differently from others (0p!) LA. dead B.leave creature D. teacher 2Arsuggeed ——-B.agcent .aggount D. agiident 3.A-caergy Cdeny, D. primary 4A. birthday ©. mouth D.thing S.A. cause Biclause .auience D. laugh Circle the best option (A, By € oF D) to complete each ofthe following sentences. (2.0 pts) 6. Thay al Jaughod because the film was ver. ‘A amused Besmuse Camusement De amusing 1 Mls father, fs a university profesor, is ery generous. A. who Batt Cowie D. whem 8. John bought a new dieionary, but he didn't tell mehow much A. diditeost B.iteosss Chas it cost D-iteost 9, Here's some iced tea, - This is too sweet__to guests Atosene B.forsewving __C.toserveit D. serve 10, In addition ____the news, television provides us with variety of programmes that _can sais taste. Avtol every B to/each for every D. forall 11, 1ont Hike to ask people for help as 2 rule but I wonder ifyou coukd__me favour. ‘Avmake B.pick cdo D. Bad 12. When you___the intersection of Fifth Road and Broadway umm right, ‘A. come Beet Coreach Dz arrive 13. havent seen Tom___be got marie, ‘A. before B. until since D. although 14, Your grandfather is rather tired so do not__your visit. ‘A. prolong B.lengthen C.delay D. shorten 15, The doctor told him to keep_____sweets and chocolate to lose weight. Acat 1. bck Cup Doff 16, They'll never___to gethere by sx -the roads are quite busy today. ‘A. manage Beamive succeed D. able 17, The meeting had been cancelled___the chairman's absence. ‘A, because Bibecascof ——C. despite D. lthough 18. The teacher told us_an essay and_any mistake. ‘A. to wite/not © do B.to wate not to make . write! not do D.to-weite/ to make 19, IPhe___the music so loud, the neighbours wouldn't have called the police ‘A bas played B.didntplay ——C.wasplaying ——_‘D. hadat played 20. She wondered _her only son was then ‘A. where Bif C.whether D. what 2. schooling is compulsory in Australia hetveen___ages of six and seventeen. 39 ATheo B. The! the c.orthe D.Avan 22, It's found that gndangered specie are often concentrated in areas that are poor and ensely populated, such as much of Asia and Africa ‘A. disappeared B. inereased reduced D.threstened 23, The children don’t ike living in the countryside, 2 ‘A. do the children B. don't they ‘© don't the children D. do they 24. "I suggest fixing the dripping favcet."="_" ‘A Wewill B.Goodidea —C.Tmafiaidnot —_D. Yes, please 25. Televisions, dishwashers and reffigertors ae clectrical_. ‘A. appliances B.tools things D. householis T1L.Complete the sentences by using the correct form ofthe Words in brackets. (1.0 pt) 25, Students have 2 between studying English or Rusian. (CHOOSE) 271, He has overcome his dificultes with courage and (DETERMINE) 28. Iive alone and I don’t have may. (vIstr) 29. There should be parking spaces forthe, (DISABLE) 30, Robin Hood ise _~ hero who lived in Sherwood Forest a Notingharn. (LEGEND) 31. He was extremely of her public image. PROTECT) 32. Allthe, {nthe conference had an opportunity to speak. (PARTICIPATE) 33. What's your nationality? - Ima GTAPAN) 34. The cent floods cause_damage. (WIDE) 35. The poice recovered the jewelry yesterday. (STEAL) IV. Use the correct form of the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences. (1.0 pt) 3637. IT (have), wings, I (ave to, not) ‘ake an airplane to ly home. 38.39. Peter (drive), ‘towards Vitoria Point when he (lose), control or his vehicle 40-41. [(g0)___to Toronto last yer for business. I (go)___there several times since then. 4243, [didn't feel ike all, {0 him after what (happen), 44. Tetakes a Tong time (ear) foreign language. 45. The names of the winners (give)___out onthe radio 2 hours ago. YV. Fill cach gap witha suitable preposition to complete each of the sentences. (1.0 pt) 46. It was only___accident when I found out who the man really was. 447. Next month Tm going to Scotland __a short holiday 48. Long skirts are_fashion nowadays. 49. Ldon'teare___money. Ii not important me. 50. be moving toa new address, the end of September. 51. I didn't have any money on me, 0 Ipsid cheque 52, She broke the eges carefully the bow. 58. don't fee! well, at I don’t know what'sthe matter me. ‘54. Do you know any songs_the Beatles? 55. They have complained the council about the noise. PART I1- READING (5 pts) 1. Read the passage and fill each gap with ONE suitable word. (1.0 pi) imals are fee to come and A national park is a large piece of and in (56) 0, Trees and (57)___grow everywhere. People go to « national park to (58)___natue. Many ‘people stay in campgrounds in natural packs. They sleep in tents and cook (59)_food over 40 campfires. They also walk (60) the park, ‘Yellowstone isthe world’s oldest (61) park, I became a national park in 1872, Its (62) the word's largest park. Yellowstone is (63) for its geysers, These holes in the ground shoot hot water into the air. There are about seventy geysers inthe park. The ‘most famous i O14 Fathi. About (64, how Old Faithful shoots ‘hot water hundreds of feet into the ait. ‘Two and a hal million people visit this benutfil park exch year, Visitors are not allowed to pick the flowers. They (65)___not feed or hunt the animals, either. TL Read the text below and circle the option (A, B, Cor D) that bes fits each gap. (.0 p)) HOLIDAYS THAT DON'T COST THE EARTH ‘The tourist industry is considered tobe the world’ largest industry. Before 1950 about one ‘ition people (66)__abroad each year (67)___by the 1990s the figurchad (68)__to over 400 milion every year (68)___Jarge numbers of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For ‘example, inthe Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains (70)_came to enjoy. Even pars of ‘Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (71)____old tins, tents and food that bave been (72) avy. ‘But at aime when ve have greater freedom to ave (73) lever before, more and more people are sskng how they can enjoy theirhoiday (74) sausing problems by spoiling the countryside. Now there is a aew holiday guide called Holidays ThatDon't Cost the Earth It (75) sails ot paths in ‘Youhow you can lp the tourist industry by asking your travel agent or your tour operator the right {questions before you go on holiday. 66.A.traveled —B.came sailed D. were OAs B. because but D. when 68.4. gone B flown risen D. raised 8.4. Such B. More C.Few D.S0 70. A. hich B. you Coho D.ttey TA. foe Bon coin D.below T.A.put Bown piven D. tidied 73.8. than B when then D. wile 74. Acouisde instead beside D. without 75. A. says B. offers utes D. gives IIL Read the text below and ciree the correct answer A, B, Cor D. (0.5 pt) Winter driving is dangerous because its so difficult te know what i going to happen and socidens take place 50 easily, Fog ean be waiting to meet you over the top of heh Tee might be hiding beneath the melting sow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you may suddenly side aeross the road ale Number One for driving in iy roads isto drive smoothly. Uneven movements ean rake a car suddenly very dificult to contol. So everytime you tum the wheel, touch the brakes or a increase your speed, you must be as gentle and as slow as possible, Imagine you are driving with 2 cop of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn't silt Rule Number Tw is to pay attention to what might happen. The more iether is, the further {down the road you have to look. Test how long it tees to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In genera, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times ths distance in snow, and even more on ice. Ty to stay in control of your carat al times and you will avoid trouble. 76. What I the writer trying 10 do in this text? ‘A.to complain about tad winter diving. B.to give information about winter weather. to wam people against diving in winter. . to advise people about safe driving in winter, ‘71. Why would somebody read this text? ‘Ato find out about the weather. B.to get information on driving lessons. C.to eam about beter diving, D. to decide when to tev 78. What does the writer think? ‘A.Poople should avoid driving inthe snow. 'B Drivers should expect problems in wintr CC. People dive too fast in winter , Winter drivers should use their brakes fess 79. Why does the writer talk about a cup of coffee? Ao explin the importance of smooth movements. 'B. because he thinks refteshments ae important for drivers ‘Cohecause he wants divers to be more relaxed, Dito show how it ean be spilt. 80, Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text? A Drive Careflly Ice On Road Ahead B. Reduce Speed Now - Fog Ahead, . Drive Carefully - Road Repairs Abead, Slow Down - Accident Ahead PART IIl- WRITING 2.0 pis) LCirele the correct sentence (A,B, C or D) that is made from the words given. (0.6 pt) S81, My father teach me! how ue! compute! A. My father taught me how to use the computer, B. My father taught me how use the compute, (C.My father taught me how using the computer. _D. My fer taught me how used the compute. 82, Mother ask! me! I dol all homework. A. My mother asked me whether Lave dane all my homework. 'B. My mother asked me whether Ihave been doing all my homework. (C. My mother asked me whether I do all my homework. . My mother asked me whether Thad done all iy homework 83. Nowadays! children! kepV in day-care centre! vile thet mothers! are/ working. A. Nowadays, children kept in a day-care centre while their mother are working. B. Nowadays, children are kept ina day-care centre while their mother are working, CC. Nowadays, children are kept in a day-care centre while their mother working a , Nowadays, children were kept in aday-care cetre while their mother ate working 184. Ha Long Bay! recognized! eight wonder! world. A. Ha Long Bay recognized the cighth wonder ofthe world 'B. Ha Long Bay had beea recognized the eighth wonder ofthe world, CHa Long Bay was recognized the eighth wonder ofthe wold. . Ha Long Bay is recognized asthe eighth wonder ofthe world '85. My younger brother leat’ use! computer since! he! 8 years old! A. My younger brother learnt to use the computer since he was 8 years ol [B, My younger brother had leara to use the computer sine he was 8 yeas old. ©. My younger bother has learnt o se the computer since he was 8 yearsold. My younger brother is leat to use the computer since be was 8 years ld. TL Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the frst sentence (08 pt) 86.1 don't ike you to ply the music so louily at night Tarather, 87. We can't sit onthe grass because itis too wet. ‘The grass ist 88 yeu wok hr youl Sd easy gt goo ma The hard eece 89, Paul said he was going to visit China the following yea, Gm Serre snnsensnne™ Pal ai 90, They seat millions of Christmas eards lst month Millions . aoe 1. Tha tere nce bons aye up ae stiht. If ‘92, "Don't live in this area because itis very dangerous” they asked me ‘They old, 65, We werent the tng eto he eay ae Because... . 94 1th ou did't give me cance wl yout wah vik 195, Nobody had invited Jane to the party; which annoyed her, As tane... IT, Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning tothe first sentence, using the words i brackets. Do aot change the words given (0.6 pt) ‘96!"Tey your best stad", my father sid to me (encouraged) 97. They have vey litle money. They ave happy. (In spite of) 8 ‘98 Last year they painted our house. (had) 99.1 haven't contacted my best fend for several months. (touch) 100, He objects to people laughing a his appearance. (being) —Theend— 4 KY THI TUYEN SINH VAO L6P 10 THPT HE CHUYEN NAMHQC 2015-2016 ‘Min th: Tifag Anh (CHTUYE) Ney thi 12-08-2015 “Thi gin fr ba: 120 pt PARTI: LISTENING (15 pls) n toa talk ablout healthy enting twice, fill in each blank with no more than three words ora number Nery imporact to ea (1), People in Purope and the USA eat (2), ‘more suger now than in 1800, = Try to eat plenty of fesh frat and vegetables with (3) sewvings a day, if posible. = Avoids food containing alot of sugar, especially (4) inks. = Cat down on ft, Fat lean meat, fsh and low-fat (3) Eat no more than (6) eggs week, = Use lemon juice instead of (7). incooking “Ty west ® hee times ad. = The most nutritious fits ©), eontains 165 calories per 100 grams a0, protein ail Listen toa dialogue Joanne Rob twice and circle the correct answer A,B, Cor D 1. Joanne says that visitors to Darwin are often surprised by, A. the number of young people B.the casual etmosphee the range ofeutures D. the number of tourists To enjoy cultural activities, the people of Darwin tend to_ A. teavel 0 souher Austalia. 'B. bring in avtss fom otber areas, CCinvolve themselves in production. __D, go tothe theatre and opera 13, The Chinese temple in Darwin |AL iso longer used fr is orginal purpose. B,_was built afte is destuetion ina stom, CC. was demolished to make room for new buildings. Disclosed to he tourists 14, Tho main problom with travelling by Dicyele is Avtheclimte —-B. thetralic thei 415, What does Joanne say about swimming in the sex’ A. Tris esseatil wo wear aproectve suit. 'B Swimming is omy safe during the winter. © You should stey nceruin ested areas. ___D. You canbe trapped inthe nets PART Il: PRONUNCIATION, VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (5p) (Circle the word that differs from the others in the positon ofthe primary stress 16.A. economical B. personality C.preparstory entertainment 17-A interrupt B.iaterviow intervene . intimation 18. Adurprising Boasionishing —_C. amazing D. interesting rele the word that has underlined part pronounced differently from the others 19.A.scissors—_B. possess C. dissolve D. tosses 20.A. explain Bcomplain certain D. camps ircle the bes option A, B, Cor D to complete each of the following sentences 21. The teacher suid that I would beable to speak English Duently, i months Ain Boby since Dail 22, The police began an ___into the disappearance of painting 5 days ago, ‘A investigation B. investigatory Cinvestigate investigating 23, They are having thei house___ by 8 construction company. 4

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